Uh yikes, we're three days in and I missed the 2nd chapter. I had part of it written out before I had to go out and I thought I could upload it before midnight (we all know how that went whoops)
I promise I'll try and be more on time, but at least the chapters will only be a day or so late.
Sorry again, and have a great day!
Fez.
Will knew Nico didn't get enough sleep. He could see it clearly in the bags under his boyfriend's eyes and the way he drank black coffee like it was water. Nico overexerted himself constantly when training or fighting despite Wil's every plea not to.
This meant that Nico fell asleep out of pure exhaustion at any time, almost anywhere. Will had had a second-year camper come up to him in the infirmary saying that no one could train in the arena because Nico had fallen asleep against Mrs O Leary who was now growling at anyone who entered and tried to come near Nico.
Nico had been groggy when Will woke him up (after being slobbered over enthusiastically by Mrs O Leary) and had agreed with little protest to go back to the Hades cabin. He slept at breakfast on occasion, and on Will's bed when he waited for him to come back from the infirmary.
For once, Will had the day off, and a chance to have a quiet day with Nico. They were on Nico's bed, for some privacy from the Apollo cabin. Nico was pressed up against Will's front, his nose tucked up against the crook of his neck. Their legs were tangled together and Will was stroking gently through Nico's hair.
They had intended to watch a movie but ended up just lying on the bed, both too lazy to get up and switch on the TV.
After all they had been through, not just in the last few weeks, Will felt they deserved one lazy day. He could tell Nico was drifting off to sleep against him, his breath ghosting over Will's shoulder with his limbs relaxed and intertwined with Will's.
Will moved his head back just a little so he could see Nico's face, lax with sleep and smiled fondly. Nico actually looked his age when he was sleeping instead of glowering and glaring at everything and everyone around him.
He lay his head down again, pressing a soft kiss to the top of Nico's head which the other responded to with the faintest hum, almost like a cat. Will closed his eyes and followed Nico into sleep.
"Nico?" The door to the Hades cabin swung open and Will woke from his doze. He had no idea of what time it was, and they could've missed lunch or dinner. Nico was still pressed against his collarbone, still asleep and Will looked up at whoever had walked in.
Jason Grace was in front of them, his eyes wide like he hadn't expected Will to be there. Will looked down at the two of them, knowing it was rather dodgy to be in bed with each other but they were asleep and fully clothed.
"Don't wake him." Will hissed, already feeling Nico shifting against him.
Jason looked rather uncomfortable as he backed out towards the door. "When he wakes up tell him I need to talk to him- one of his bands is playing near here soon."
Will nodded, waiting for Jason to leave and already wanting to go back to sleep. This nap had probably messed up his sleep schedule but it was worth it if Nico was well-rested for once.
"Oh, I'll, uh-" Jason pointed, still trying to leave the cabin and bumping into the doorframe.
"I'll tell him. See you at dinner."
Jason waved just before he shut the door and Will lay down again with Nico, who hadn't stirred throughout the exchange.
He hoped Jason would warn people not to barge into the Hades cabin for a while (hey they were 15 year old boys, they could've been doing anything in here) but he had a feeling that the rule for no boys and girls alone in a cabin may be expanded soon. For the moment though, he curled up comfortably against his boyfriend and enjoyed the quiet.